Hi, I received this plant recenty, but don't know what it is. It was recommended to go with a miniature tea rose. Two days after I brought it home, I was surprised to see two white blossoms on the top. They seemed to only open in the daytime. A couple days later, I noticed they appeared to be dying. I'm not sure of the proper care for these plants. They are both in the same pot right now as that's how I received them. I'd appreciate any help or advice. I'd really like to keep these alive. Thanks!
Purslane? http://cookalmostanything.blogspot.com/2009/02/whb-172.html http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PVsgqPyZ-...ALqw/D771NdnqWMI/s1600-h/Abalimi+purslane.jpg
still too small a pic to get a good look at it...could be serissa - which is commonly called a miniature rose and is commonly used for bonsai purposes. the flowers of serissa don't last too long, so that could be what you have. the last pic is a bit blurred...even with that, i could swear i see some white fluff on the leaves/stems. if that is correct, then i'd say you have a mealy bug infestation...you'll have to treat to get rid of them and do so quickly as they suck the juices out of the plant and can kill it within a few weeks (larger plants would survive a bit longer). use q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol and apply to the bugs - will kill them instantly. then get a freshly dipped swab and rub up/down the leaves and stems to kill any eggs. repeat treatment in about 10 days (to catch any newly hatched from eggs that were missed) and then repeat again, every 10 days or so, until you do not see any new bugs.
Thank you. I believe it is probably purslane. Joclyn - The white you are seeing seems to be a result of the lighting. There is no white fuzziness on the plant right now. Thank you for your concern. And the tips, should the bugs appear.
it was hard to tell if it was moisture on the leaves, bugs or something else :) i'm glad it's NOT the mealy bugs! they're such nasty little things!
